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Appendix A Endocrine System
Term | Definition |
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endocrinology endo/o = within, in crine = to secete logy = study of | Study of the secreting glands that comprise the endocrine system |
hyperglycemia hyper = above or excessive glyc/o = glucose, sugar emia = blood | Too much sugar in the blood |
hyperthyroidism hyper = abover or excessive thyr/o = thyroid gland ism = condition | Condition of too much thyroid hormone |
hypokalemia hypo = below or deficient kal/i = potassium emia = blood | Low blood potassium |
pancreatitis pancreato/o = pancreas itis = inflammation | Inflammation of the pancreas |